What is the Cry It Out Method and why should you never do it? What can you do instead to get some sleep? If you’re suffering from sleep deprivation because your new baby isn’t sleeping, you’ll probably be advised to just let your baby cry it out. But what is the Cry It Out Method […]
Help, My Toddler Has Become A Picky Eater! What Did I Do?
Help, My Toddler Has Become A Picky Eater! What Did I Do? Are you asking yourself, “What’s wrong? My toddler has become a picky eater! What did I do wrong?” Answer: Probably nothing. Hands up if you’re a parent worried about your toddler’s food intake (like me hah!). I’m part of quite a few parenting […]
Why Using Food as a Reward or Punishment is NOT a Good Idea
Using food as a reward or punishment is not a good idea and this post will tell you why. Many of us parents end up using food as a reward or punishment when we can’t get our kids to eat. This post is a quick overview of the many evidence-based reasons why doing so is a bad, bad […]
Soothe Your Child Quickly: What To Say Instead Of Stop Crying
What to say instead of stop crying so you can soothe your child quickly instead of making things worse. Learning what to say instead of stop crying is a skill that you’ll want to develop so you can either head off a tantrum before it happens or soothe your child when a tantrum is underway. […]